Smithfield INFORMATION

Population: 21,350

City rating

This rating is a weighted average of commute time, crime rate, population, median salary, and more.

9/10

Overall value

This score adds annual household income and cost of living to the city rating.

8/10

Density (Population per mile²)

Compared to New York, Smithfield has a very low population density. Smithfield is perfect for those who like a quiet city.

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Smithfield

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New York

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Smithfield

27,441
New York

City Info

Smithfield, RI is a great place to live. It has its pros and cons like any city, but with a quality of life rating of 9/10 and an overall value of 8/10, it’s no surprise why so many people choose to live here.

Population density is a way of determining how crowded an area is. Smithfield has a population density of 803, with 21,350 current residents.

Out of the 21,350 current residents, 49% are male and 51% are female. 53% of the residents are married and 47% are single.

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Residence

Air quality

Weather

55%
Sun

46%
Rain

30%
Snow

Condition

50°F average temperature

36 years
Median home age

$212,450
Median home price

-5.8%
Home appreciation rate

19.05%
Annual property tax

75.6%

Homes owned

21.4%

Homes rented

3%

Homes vacant

Residence

As for living in Smithfield, the air quality is 30% and the weather, on average, is 55% sunny, 46% rainy, and 30% snowy. The average temperature is 50°F.

Whether you’re looking to buy or rent a home in Smithfield, you should know that 75.6% of homes are owned while 21.4% of homes are rented, and 3% of homes are vacant. The median price of a home is $212,450, the median age of homes is 36 years, the annual home appreciation is -5.80% and the annual property tax is 19.05%.

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Community

Religious diversity

Crime rate (per 100,000)

1

Average age

41

Political majority

Democrat

Community

When looking at the community of Smithfield, it’s important to determine the crime rate. Smithfield’s crime rate is 1 total number of crimes reported per 100,000 total population. The average age of residents in Smithfield is 41 years and the breakdown of political affiliations is 52.89% Democratic, 45.11% Republican, and 1.99% Independent.

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Locale

Unemployment

12%

Education

Student teacher ratio 1:19

Occupation

Management, Business, Art & Sciences

15.2%

Sales & Office Occupations

31.7%

Service Occupations

13.3%

Production, Transportation & Material Moving

8.7%

Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance

7.3%

85%

High school diploma

9%

Some college or associates degree

17%

Bachelors degree

12%

Graduate or professional degree

Locale

When looking at Smithfield, it’s important to understand employment statistics. 12.00% of residents are unemployed in Smithfield (which does not include the percentage of residents who are no longer in the labor force). Of the employed Smithfield residents: 15.2% of employed residents work in the management and business field, 23.77% are in the arts and sciences field, 13.3% are in the customer service field, 31.7% are in the sales field, 0.06% work in farming, fishing, and forestry, 7.3% of employed residents work in the construction field, and 8.7% work in production. When it comes to education, the ratio of teachers to students is 1:19. The percentage of residents who have graduated high school is 85.29%, 9.41% of residents have an associate’s degree, 17.26% of residents have a bachelor’s degree, and 11.69% have a master’s degree.

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Transit

Average commute time

Daily breakdown: by transport type

Publictransportation

Car

Carpool

Work at home

Transit

If you plan on commuting to work in Smithfield, you should be aware that the average commute time is 24 minutes, compared to the national average commute time of 26 minutes. When it comes to commuting, residents of Smithfield have a few different options. 86% of commuters use their own cars, 6% of commuters carpool, 2% of commuters use the transit system, and 1% of residents work from home.

Popular Contractors in the Smithfield Area

Recent Requests near Smithfield, RI

Metal Roofing

Tammy S.Pawtucket, RI

I have a double wide trailer the roof is shot previous people tin on it with hole's all in it which just maid it leak worse. I've been told cheapest and best way will be to put like a carport type roof over it so no wait will be on the trailer but it will look like it's on it. I already have to fix ceilings and floors also from leaks we have patched where it can't be anymore. I need a estimation what it will cost to put metal roof if this is the cheapest and best way so I can see if the bank will loan on my already existing loan for the placeI need cheapest because I also have to replace ceiling and floors and kitchen sink cabinet areas where is leaked. I have someone going to give estimate on the inside but I have to get a roof on first so leaks aren't messing up what is done inside.

Composite Roofing

Steve L.Pawtucket, RI

two layers of shingles. Need estimate for house and detached garage

Composite Roofing

Morris B.Pawtucket, RI

Wood beams adjoining roof need replacing

Asphalt Roofing

Gary B.Pawtucket, RI

Main roof on house possibly porch roofs. Existing roof is slate and needs removed and replaced with shingles